Ministerial School tuition
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Most of you know I have been a practitioner for four years, and love every minute of it. Here's what happened recently:
Before attending our recent new Practitioner graduation, I knew the call to ministry would be made by Rev. Kathy Hearn. Anticipating that, I promised myself that I would listen very carefully to see if the stirring I’d been feeling over the last year was real and true. Not coincidentally, we were graced to have Jami Lulu sing for us early in the program, and his song lyrics were, “Something’s calling me a little bit deeper than I’ve ever been before. God keeps calling me, a little bit deeper than I’ve ever been before…” My whole body responded to the song: chill bumps up and down my spine, butterflies in my stomach, and a light airy feeling in my head; I knew it was God whispering in my ear, calling me. By the time Rev. Kathy gave the call, I was certain. I said nothing to anyone for the remainder of the ceremony and reception. On the way home, Monique, my life partner and I both began to say something at the same time. I indicated she should speak first. She said, “You’re supposed to go to Ministerial School!” I couldn’t believe what I was hearing, and said, “I felt a very strong and clear call to ministry, but you have been against it. What changed?” She replied, “I honestly don’t know, but what I do know is you are supposed to go.” Again, the chill bumps and a certainty in my heart. I am supposed to go to Ministerial School. End of story.
Beginning of new story…
I know now that this endeavor is not a solitary one, but one that takes the "whole village"; with your love and support I know I can be a transformative presence in our community and the world even more fully.
I am deeply grateful for your love and support.
In love, as love,
Donna
Before attending our recent new Practitioner graduation, I knew the call to ministry would be made by Rev. Kathy Hearn. Anticipating that, I promised myself that I would listen very carefully to see if the stirring I’d been feeling over the last year was real and true. Not coincidentally, we were graced to have Jami Lulu sing for us early in the program, and his song lyrics were, “Something’s calling me a little bit deeper than I’ve ever been before. God keeps calling me, a little bit deeper than I’ve ever been before…” My whole body responded to the song: chill bumps up and down my spine, butterflies in my stomach, and a light airy feeling in my head; I knew it was God whispering in my ear, calling me. By the time Rev. Kathy gave the call, I was certain. I said nothing to anyone for the remainder of the ceremony and reception. On the way home, Monique, my life partner and I both began to say something at the same time. I indicated she should speak first. She said, “You’re supposed to go to Ministerial School!” I couldn’t believe what I was hearing, and said, “I felt a very strong and clear call to ministry, but you have been against it. What changed?” She replied, “I honestly don’t know, but what I do know is you are supposed to go.” Again, the chill bumps and a certainty in my heart. I am supposed to go to Ministerial School. End of story.
Beginning of new story…
I know now that this endeavor is not a solitary one, but one that takes the "whole village"; with your love and support I know I can be a transformative presence in our community and the world even more fully.
I am deeply grateful for your love and support.
In love, as love,
Donna
Organizer
Donna Gerardi
Organizer
San Marcos, CA